Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf

The Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf begins and ends at the Odenwaldhalle in Wilhelmsfeld, a village in Germany’s Odenwald region. This is a small morning road race held in early July, offering a 6.4 km run, a 10 km run, and a half marathon. A 5 km walk is also available for those seeking a more relaxed tour of the surroundings. The participant field is modest, typically numbering in the low hundreds, and timing is managed by race result. The course ascends from the Odenwaldhalle over Riesenberg and Linde to Prinzensitz, reaching an elevation of approximately 499 meters, before descending via Sitzbuche, Tanzplatz, and Münchel. The lowest elevation is about 335 meters, and the half marathon features around 140 meters of elevation gain, indicating a rolling course rather than a flat one. Most of the paths are asphalted and well-maintained, with refreshments provided along the route and at the finish. This event marks its 24th edition, with previous finisher counts varying from the 160s to over 270.